A Cut Above Lodge - The Gateway to the Bay of Islands

Great parking, great hosts and great entry / key process. The single beds and master room beds were great, while the other big bed was very soft (did not use it as a result). The kids games, TV, Internet, shower and kitchen features were fantastic. A lot of attention to detail about what has been put in and you can tell it's run by genuine people who really care.

The gas fireplace, while it heated the home, was extremely noisy (fan noise inside it). It should be removed and upgraded to a heatpump. While the property was mostly clean, the spiders and spiderwebs inside in the corners and above the doors and bugs in the bathroom were not nice. There was also a very strong odor from some freshener in the home which was quite overbearing. Worst of all for us was a lack of sleep due to neighbours having a loud party with terrible bass from 8-11:30pm. This spoilt our entire stay and while the rural outlook and location were great in other ways, that party was truly aweful.

The location was lovely - very peaceful. This is a lovely, comfortable and well appointed home. The heater was amazing after a very cold and long drive and an electric blanket was very welcome! Everything you could need was provided and the place was the most comfortable stay I have had in a long time. It is only a few minutes out of Kerikeri so very handy to shops.

There is nothing to improve on - it is amazing.

The home was clean, comfortable and well presented, with plenty of space for our stay. It was in a great location for exploring Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands. Check-in was easy, communication with the host was excellent, and we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay

No problems!

Fantastic property with everything you could need. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 8-night stay from 10–18 June. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and was exceptionally clean, spacious, and well equipped. Having the entire holiday home to ourselves provided a comfortable and relaxing experience. The three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and electric/gas fireplace made it feel like a home away from home. The location was peaceful and quiet, yet conveniently situated for exploring Northland. The host was also outstanding - always responding promptly to messages. When we experienced an issue with the television, they came over immediately to investigate and replaced the TV on the spot, ensuring the problem was resolved straight away. Their responsiveness and commitment to guest comfort were greatly appreciated. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend this property to others.

No suggestions for improvement as the accommodation met all our needs and provided an excellent base for our holiday. Overall, the property and host exceeded our expectations.

Lovely stay ,great comfortable beds,the fire place was easy to use looked great and soon warmed the whole accommodation . Relaxing lounge area, and the kitchen had everything we needed and more.

No rubbish bin in the bathroom, Separate Toilet would have been good with 5 of us all wanting showers and Toilet at a similar time ,

Beautiful rural location but close to town. Easy to find with clear instructions. Immaculately clean. Comfy beds and couch.

The accommodation was totally great. Very smart, very clean and tidy. While hosts were close by, they totally respected our privacy. Any queries were answered immediately and they even gifted us fruit from their own garden. We found there was so much to do and see within easy driving distances. Really loved the area, scenery and the people

Seriously there was nothing we disliked. Clearly you would need transport to stay there but we enjoyed the peace and quiet of being a short way out of the town.

Everything was amazing

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Large very comfortable house. Very clean. Well stocked for cooking and eating. Great shower. Very quiet location.

No complaints. May be a little out of town, so need your own transport ... but location means it's very quiet and peaceful

Very spacious car park/front area, the house is also very spacious for 3 bed house, everything you need is ready inside, ready to use, from washing to cooking. Large TV with OTT-ready and the front yard night sky view is amazing. Also has a fast internet connection available.

The only thing missing is a heat pump/air conditioner for the main area; it has small heaters in each room for colder nights.

Great location for our needs; easy to locate. Will recommend to others and hire this property in the future.

Lovely quiet location BnB was clean and tidy

There is nothing I didn’t particularly like about this property, however I did feel it would benefit from at least one extra portable cooling unit for the bedrooms as they were very hot when sleeping, having windows without fly screens made them unable to be left open at night and did make sleeping a little uncomfortable.

Cleanliness to a hig standard. It is so easy to check in with no issues with communication.. We loved our stay and will definitely book again, so close to town but also great country setting

It was beautiful, peaceful, clean & spacious. Leanne & Geoff were so welcoming & helpful. Leanne shared some of their home grown delicious fruit & vegetables. See picture. Geoff drove Dan to pick up our rental. Anything we needed they were there to help. Awesome!! Close to town but far enough away!

A few more cooking utensils and a lid for the skillet would be nice.

Very clean. Lovely private, quiet country setting. Three bedrooms.

Beautiful house, luxury amenities no expense spared, tasteful art

Could do with some hooks in bathroom and or bedroom, bathroom needs an uptake with the toilet in it as well

Wszystko! Domek był przestronny, bardzo dobrze wyposażony i czysty. Bardzo ładny ogród. Szkoda że tylko dwie noce tam spędziliśmy.

excellent accommodation. will come back in the future.

This place was in a quiet setting about 10 mins from Kerikeri. It had everything we wanted plus more. It is as the name says "A cut above". We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

There was a small step up into each of the bedroom spaces which could be a trip hazard to be aware of especially if you have elderly people in your party.

Property was as displayed, Leanne was absolutely amazing and easy to communicate with. Stunning location, would definitely book again.

Great location and lovely home for our stay

The house was fantastic lovely backyard for sitting enjoying the afternoon. Luxury accommodation.

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Modern and clean, beautifully designed and well equipped. Great hosts.

Nothing, this was a gem of a find.

Spotlessly clean and exceptionally roomy, we enjoyed this accommodation immensely. You'll need a car to travel to the delightful rural location which is very handy to Kerikeri airport and a short drive into town. We appreciated the flexibility extended by the host, nothing was any bother :-)

The host was so welcoming and they made us feel right at home in the property. it had all our needs covered. They ensured we knew also where to go and some neat local spots for food and sightseeing.

Lovely rural setting and a quiet location. Well located for access to the Bay of Islands and all the attractions of the Northland. The 3 bedroom house was extremely well set up with very comfortable beds and everything we needed.

For a full house of 6 guests, a separate or 2nd toilet would be of benefit.

Very quiet with nature environment. Comfort bed, big tv, toys for kids

So nice and clean! Was perfect 👌 hosts were very communicative and helpful

Clean and tidy, well presented. Plenty of blankets, towels for all of us. Fresh milk in the fridge. Parking right outside the door. Not far to travel to Kerikeri for dinner.

The bedroom with the two single beds was really lovely but needed more lighting, other than that. Everything was great.

Size, space, clean, comfy - perfect

We liked everything about the property, from the peaceful location, well-kept gardens, immaculate interior, quality facilities, large comfortable beds and the overall feel created by our host. For that we thank you 😊

Easy decision - absolutely nothing!

The house was absolutely beautiful and house host Leanne is excellent and kind and helpful

Couldn’t say anything as it was exceptional

We flew in for a tangi up north; love that the house was literally five mins drive to airport; we had an early morning getaway. Was peaceful, roomy, the beds were INCREDIBLY comfy, and we felt relaxed.

We couldn’t stay longer!

Perfect location for exploring the north. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, peaceful and private.

The location and the new fresh feeling and Cleanliness.

Needed sky sports to catch up with my weekend sport games... And 3 remotes made it complicated

So well equipped. Tastefully designed & fitted out

Didn’t bother us but it’s a little remote which some may not like

Super clean and tidy. Very quiet and beautiful surroundings. Everything you could need is there.

Really had no complaints. Personally we could have had more fans but that is all.

We had a wonderful stay, fabulous location. The property was lovely, welcoming and homely with everything we could possibly need. Great outdoor area and BBQ area to enjoy. Great experience with the host Leanne, accommodating and helpful. Wouldn't hesitate to book in again when travelling and staying up that way.

We would pay extra if the property had air conditioning.

Beautifully appointed house just a few minutes outside Kerikeri.

It felt very homely and peaceful

Nothing everything was good

Very comfortable with everything you need for amenities.

Not a problem for us but you will need to drive wherever you want to go. We had a nice drive into Paihia for dinner.

The host was exceptionally welcoming and helpful. The property was quiet, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay

There is a small step at the entrance to the two rooms on the left side of the living room, which could easily cause someone to trip.

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i loved the peace and qwhy it, beautiful big house, comfy beds

i loved everyfing

lovely sitting in the back garden, it was quiet and had everything we needed

Nothing, it was perfect

The quiet, the location and the cleanliness

Nothing

Great comfortable nicely furnished house, perfect for our family weekend away. Host was responsive and accommodated our special request. Highly recommend :)

Nothing negative to say!

Location Spacious New

Mattress, have to adjust to new bed

It was quiet and peaceful. Situated in an area where there is mobile coverage although WiFi is available. Also available for use were board games, reading books and Netflix. Kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher. Rooms are warm and spacious with photography showcasing the very far north.

Disliked that we didn't get to stay longer

The place was clean and immaculate upon arrival. The decor and modern feel to the place is really beautiful. The surrounding outside has a breathtaking scenery.

Nothing everything was great.

Great property in a quiet location and ideal for an extended stay. Super facilities and really well equipped.

nothing to dislike

lovely location, very nice property

A lovely way to end our holiday. A cut above really is a cut above. Stylish and comfortable

We could not fault this property

Relaxing, quiet, clean. Such a lovely setting. The hosts were so thoughtful & accommodating my early check in request which was a huge help.

I can’t think of any improvements.

There was nothing we didn't like

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Very spacious and comfortable property, in a lovely setting. Very much appreciated having the electric blankets available, along with the washing machine and the clothes airer. Bed linen was crisp and luxurious. Excellent choices available in crockery and cutlery, and it was great to have real milk supplied instead of long life!

A couple of little coffee tables to use next to the chairs would have been good - the big coffee table was out of reach and we didn't want to try moving it!

The location is quiet and rural, with no vehicle noise at night. It is just a short drive out of Kerikeri and very close to the airport. The cottage felt private, even though the owners live closeby they were not visible to us. There is a nice little courtyard out the back to sip wine or have a BBQ. The cottage is very homely and was well stocked with plates, cups, dishes, glasses more so than your usual accomodation. The gas fire was a treat as were the electric blankets. The owners take good care of the accomodation - it is clean and well appointed. All in all , it was a lovely experience.

My only suggestion would be to increase the comfort level of the beds, they were a bit hard for my liking.

Beautiful home, very clean everything was great, peaceful and quiet. Great value, would definitely recommend.

The property was easy to find, very clean and stylish. The hosts were very accomodating of our change of plans. Would definitely recommend this property and look forward to returning soon.

Nothing, Everything was perfect!!

Nice place, clean and comfortable. Short drive to the Main Street.

The washing machine didn’t want to fill with water, the main heater would only work for an hour or so before flaming out and needing to be reset.

Kia ora what a Beautiful home after a long weekend of mahi at our marae this was the perfect way to relax , we miss Aurora night sky because this home was too fabulous to leave ! Thank you we will be back ..💯

Fabulous home ..didn't like that we had to leave and return home to Tamaki ..

Very comfortable and a lovely place

Very minor but we didn’t have any tea towels.

This is an exceptionally clean, tasteful, comfortable, well-appointed, spacious, modern 3-bdrm/1 bath home with laundry, on a quiet road in a life-style block in farm country, about 10-15 minutes from downtown KeriKeri. Entrance was easy. Spoke to Leanne (host) by phone who was very cheerful and lovely. Warm and cozy fireplace. Electric blankets for chilly nights. Brilliant night sky as no lights around (if not cloudy). Beautifully landscaped property.

Peaceful, convenient location. Instructions easy to follow . Clean and well equipped.

That we couldn’t stay longer.